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If you're facing challenges with covering your water bills, know that your water provider offers assistance programs designed to help. These include options like social tariffs and subsidies aimed at...

Thames Water is considering raising bills by up to £627 per year to restore its leaking network after committing to invest up to £3 billion extra over the next five...

UK households can claim a share of up to £895 to help with living expenses throughout July and August, providing crucial support during the summer. Although the government's direct Cost...

Thousands of parents can get up to £200 of free cash to help cover their children's school uniform costs. This initiative is set to help the most vulnerable families before...

Millions of Universal Credit claimants are set to benefit from a major change to their payments this week. Eligible claimants can now access extra financial help through the Household Support...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced details of the beneficiaries of a new extension to the Household Support Fund, which aims to provide financial assistance to vulnerable...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided a full overview of the eligibility criteria for the recently extended Household Support Fund. The extension, which runs until the end...

The Department for Work and Pensions recently disclosed details on who will be eligible for the latest batch of summer cost of living payments. Cost of Living Payments: Household Fund Extension...

Thousands of Shropshire residents are to receive a £400 payment to help ease the current cost of living crisis. The council has secured an extra £2.1 million as part of...

At a time when rising council tax, broadband and mobile phone prices, as well as pressures on family finances, have put a strain on customer spending growth, a report suggests...

HMRC failed to make scheduled Child Benefit payments, causing hundreds of thousands of parents across the nation to face significant hardship. Some complained about not having enough money to feed...

Thousands of households can receive up to £550 in cost of living payments through the Government's Household Support Fund (HSF) in the coming months. Cost of Living Payments: Government's Household...

Hope is on the horizon for state pensioners as experts predict a significant increase in state pensions. With expectations soaring above £1,000 per month, proposed reforms could bring much-needed relief...

The Cornwall council has received an additional £4.5 million as part of the government's free initiative to support struggling UK households. Each council receives a varied amount of funds based...

The Met Office has issued thunderstorm warnings for much of the UK from midday until Monday evening. According to the forecaster, thunderstorms and heavy rain could cause flooding and transport...

Households could benefit financially under the current cost of living crisis from a boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to ease the burden of energy bills. Coventry...

Dozens of people in two migrant boats arrived on England's southern coast on Saturday, joining thousands of asylum-seekers who had made the perilous sea trip from France this year. UK...

Millions of non-benefit claimants are noticing an additional £57 in their account balances. This is due to reductions in National Insurance, the tax paid by working people, which allows households...

Amid the cost of living crisis, a substantial number of people in the UK may be eligible for a range of financial support schemes and discounts facilitated by the Department...

Bitcoin's price is falling in the aftermath of record highs and the “halving” event. The cryptocurrency's value has already dropped 17 percent in the last month and 12 percent in...

The UK government has decided to provide a major boost to households facing rising living costs in the face of mounting financial pressures. The Household Support Fund, a collaborative initiative...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's government recently made an announcement that should bring much-needed relief to thousands of struggling households across the UK. A £421 million support programme, Household Support Fund, is...

Barclays and British Gas have extended their partnership to provide a significant discount on home energy efficiency checks. Customers of Barclays can now get an energy check from British Gas...

UK train operators are headed for turmoil as a long-running pay dispute has turned into a series of strikes. This latest development, announced by the ASLEF union, sees train drivers...

The UK's Household Support Fund (HSF) is providing assistance of up to £500 for the most vulnerable households. First introduced in October 2021, it has provided a source of financial...

Elon Musk, CEO of social network X, formerly known as Twitter, has suggested that new users would have to pay a fee or tax before they could engage in activities...

Over the weekend, the Home Office logged a staggering 748 migrants arriving in Kent after crossing the English Channel. Among them, 214 individuals were brought ashore at Dover on Saturday,...

From this Monday, energy bills across the UK are set to hit their lowest level for two years. However, the complex dynamics of the energy market point to a continuing...

Britain's households are set to be hit by a wave of rising bills for essential services, as a number of companies implement their annual price hikes from 1 April. The...

As the Easter holiday gets underway, millions of people in the UK are expected to hit the road on Good Friday due to heavy winds from Storm Nelson. Storm Nelson...

Britain's weather patterns appear to be undergoing a drastic change as the country transitions from a mild spring-like aura to the sudden onset of winter chills. This week, the Met...

According to data from the Student Loans Company obtained by the BBC, the highest student debt has now surpassed £230,000. Student Loan Debt in the UK Reaches New Heights According...

The UK is set for an Arctic storm, as forecasters predict a drop in temperatures this weekend. The mercury is predicted to freeze, with several regions dropping below zero as...

The UK is set to experience more rainy weather, according to the latest update from the Met Office. As the week progresses, rainfall totals are expected to rise, particularly in...

Heavy rain is expected today according to local weather forecasts, and flood warnings have been issued for several southern UK regions. This large area of low pressure has settled over...

Essex is under a tornado warning as a severe thunderstorm rolls across England. Residents are preparing for potentially catastrophic weather conditions. Thunderstorms Could Trigger a Tornado in Essex Powerful thunderstorms...

The heavy overnight rain has caused widespread flooding, school closures and transport disruption across the UK. Some parts of the country received more than a month's rain in 24 hours....

Brace yourselves, as the UK is about to be hit by heavy rain and potential flooding over the next few days. Weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office...

Ramadan is on the horizon, faster than a shooting star! This is an important event for millions of Muslims in the UK. So, when will Ramadan 2024 start in the...

Get prepared to layer up this week as colder weather sets in across the UK. According to the Met Office, temperatures are set to fall as upcoming weather fronts bring...

The Bank of England (BoE) has adopted a cautious stance against a backdrop of rising inflation, an energy crisis exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and the lingering effects of...

Well, get ready, ladies and gentlemen, this weekend is shaping up to be a very rainy weather in the UK. Unfortunately, you may not have planned to go out, as...

Pull down your shutters and stock up on your boots, because it looks like we're in for some inclement weather this week. The Met Office has issued warnings of heavy...

In the intricate mosaic of the United Kingdom's economic landscape, the omnipresent force of inflation plays a pivotal role, subtly but significantly influencing the costs associated with everyday essentials. Inflation's...

UK residents are preparing for heavy rain and flooding today, according to the latest weather warnings from the Met Office. The forecasters warn that areas of southern and western Britain,...

Amidst the ongoing weather challenges, flood alerts persist throughout England, keeping communities on alert. Here's a detailed look at the upcoming weather conditions across the United Kingdom, straight from the...

As the UK nears a historic milestone, welfare costs soar, with the working-age benefits bill set to exceed £100 billion this year. This unprecedented expenditure, linked to a surge in...

Economists, including those at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), warn that the Bank of England's reluctance to share its plans for interest rate cuts may lead...

Central banks must ensure they have fully addressed inflation concerns before considering interest rate cuts this year, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Despite revising its...

The UK is bracing itself for a significant weather event as the mild temperatures of early February give way to a blast of winter chill. The Met Office has issued...